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FDR Signs the Social Security Bill

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt about to sign the Social Security Act of 1935.

Date Created:
August 14, 1935
Creator:
Altmeyer, Arthur Joseph, 1891-1972

Publication Information

Creator Altmeyer, Arthur Joseph, 1891-1972
Date Created August 14, 1935

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 22 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Arthur J. Altmeyer papers, 1904-1973
Call Number PH Mss 400.1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999463911002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-wis000wp

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W011PCE
Legacy ID
WHi 54438

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